October 17, 2008 | Published in Our Lives

Win a Planner or Wall Calendar

It’s me again, telling you about the planner that I’ve finally found that works for me (and of course, giving you the opportunity to win!). I’ve been using my BusyBodyBook for over a year now, faithfully and consistently. It’s great at keeping track of my work deadlines here at 5 Minutes for Mom, my posting schedule at 5 Minutes for Books, my children’s school and soccer schedules, appointments, playdates, church musical rehearsals, after school meetings — Whew! The one thing that it doesn’t do is fill in these dates itself, so it only doesn’t work when I neglect to write in all of our events and activities.

But seriously, for whatever reason, this is the planner that has worked for me. Other times, I’ve purchased the planners, I’ve figured out a system, and then gone back to (maybe) just jotting the dates on my calendar, even though I love the idea of having a planner where I can keep track of projects, goals, and to-dos in addition to my appointments and commitments.

The BusyBodyBook is a 9 x 7 inch planner. The right side displays a calendar week, with the BBB five-column layout. These columns are great, because I can assign each one to a certain category, or simply right across the columns for each day. On the left side, there’s a great to-do list. In the back, there are lists that can be torn out for shopping or other reminders. I always use the school year version, August – September, because that’s when I get organized in my mind, but I was tempted to switch over this year, because the Jan – Dec designs are absolutely gorgeous!

Brand-new this year is the BusyBodyBook Wall Calendar. At only $14.95, it has so many excellent features. First off — it’s a bit larger than a regular calendar (14 inches wide). It is a week by week calendar, not a month, featuring a seven grid column to help keep up with all the family members’ obligations, meal planning, exercise goals and more. You can hang it to show one week at a time (11.25 inches long), or with two weeks showing (22.5 inches long). At the bottom of each page, it features a spot to make a list, which I always find so helpful to jot down grocery or Costco items while they are fresh on my mind.

If you buy two or more products by 10/31, from their site, you get free shipping! You could buy a planner, the great undated Fridge Grid Pad (great for meal planning or children’s chore charts), and/or the new wall calendar.

If you’d like to win a BusyBodyBook planner or their brand-new Jan – Dec 2009 BBB Wall Calendar, leave a comment here (state your preferences — which type of planner or the calendar). We will give away two planners and two wall calendars. We’ll announce the winner on November 8.

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Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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{ 166 comments }

1 Kimberly/Mom in the City October 17, 2008 at 5:52 pm: I’m constantly looking for an all-in-one planner, so I’d love to win the planner.
2 Heather October 17, 2008 at 6:02 pm: I’d like the floral all in one planner. It’s bright enough I will not be able to lose it!
3 Sonja October 17, 2008 at 6:04 pm: I would love to winner the planner!
4 Megan October 17, 2008 at 6:04 pm: I’d like one too – I’ve been using iCal on my computer, but it’s been spotty lately. I may need to resort back to paper soon.
5 Gretchen October 17, 2008 at 6:07 pm: Love the calendar….is it really time to think about a new calendar?! whew!!
6 Forgetfulone October 17, 2008 at 6:11 pm: I would love the busybody book planner! What a great and useful giveaway.
7 Tiff October 17, 2008 at 6:19 pm: The planner is awesome!!! Count me in!
8 Grammy October 17, 2008 at 6:25 pm: Thank for the chance to win this. I’d love the planner so I can carry it in my purse also.
9 Pam October 17, 2008 at 6:32 pm: I could definitely use the wall calendar… love that it’s weekly, not monthly.
10 Lachelle October 17, 2008 at 6:34 pm: I definitelty need a good planner! My memory isn’t as good as it used to be and there is something about only using sticky notes that isn’t helping me these days.
11 MamaMay October 17, 2008 at 6:38 pm: I think the calender will be the better choice for me. At least I hope it is because that is what I am asking for!
12 Vanessa OBetz October 17, 2008 at 6:38 pm: I would love to win a personal planner! What a phenomenal idea!
13 Penelope October 17, 2008 at 6:44 pm: Hi, If I win I would like the planner Jan-Dec. Thank you kindly! Penelope
14 Terra Jones October 17, 2008 at 6:44 pm: I would love the planner!
15 Angie October 17, 2008 at 6:47 pm: I would choose the wall calendar. Thanks!
16 Mom24 October 17, 2008 at 6:48 pm: I would love to win the planner.
17 Terri October 17, 2008 at 6:49 pm: would love a planner – I get teased by friends b/c I have only my horrible memory and dryerase wall calendar to use!
18 Spookygirl October 17, 2008 at 6:50 pm: I’d LOVE the wall calendar. Goodness knows I need all the organization help I can get
19 Teresa October 17, 2008 at 6:52 pm: Now that we have one child in school and one at home it seems that we have so much “stuff” and events to keep track of . I would love to win the planner if given the choice. Thanks!
20 Pam October 17, 2008 at 6:52 pm: I would LOVE the planner- it would totally help me get home and work organized!
21 Pamela Vest October 17, 2008 at 6:53 pm: I could really use the planner. So much going on it would so wonderful to keep track of them all neatly.
22 MaryBeth I October 17, 2008 at 6:56 pm: Planner! Gosh we could really use this.
23 Marianne October 17, 2008 at 7:02 pm: I’d love this! I’ve used the Mom’s PlanIt Wall Calendar for two years now and have loved it, but this set looks even better.

Thanks!
24 Ashley - The Adventures of Supermom October 17, 2008 at 7:03 pm: The stripes planner would be great!
25 Lis Garrett October 17, 2008 at 7:10 pm: I’m not entering to win the giveaway, because I already have both the BBB wall calendar and planner. BUT, I can certainly attest to how wonderful they both are! Love them!
26 Amber October 17, 2008 at 7:11 pm: I love the planner. They are all so cute!
27 hyperactive lu October 17, 2008 at 7:24 pm: Lovin’ this contest! I would sooo love this planner! If I don’t win, I might buy!!! Thanks again!
28 supermommy October 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm: I could definitely use a wall calendar!
29 katelin October 17, 2008 at 7:34 pm: i would love the planner. i’ve been looking for a new one!
30 Deanna October 17, 2008 at 7:36 pm: Very Cool!

The wall Calendar would be great!
31 Jamie October 17, 2008 at 7:52 pm: I already have the planner and LOVE it!! I would love to win the wall calendar. I am sure it is just as wonderful as the planner.
32 Heather G October 17, 2008 at 7:52 pm: I’d love to win the planner!
33 Briana October 17, 2008 at 7:52 pm: I would love the wall calendar, as I already have the awesome planner and use it faithfully.
34 Michelle M October 17, 2008 at 7:59 pm: I would love to have the calendar!
35 Carrie Lim October 17, 2008 at 8:01 pm: I like the retro dots planner, I always use a planner and it is cute and stylish.
36 MaryBeth October 17, 2008 at 8:03 pm: Think I would choose the planner. Thanks for the great give away!
37 Stacy October 17, 2008 at 8:11 pm: I would love to win the planner. I can use all the help getting organized!
38 Keeling October 17, 2008 at 8:16 pm: I like the wall calendar! It would be perfect for our family!
39 Linda R. October 17, 2008 at 8:32 pm: I would love to try for the calendar!
40 Casey October 17, 2008 at 8:45 pm: I think the Jan – Dec Personal & Family Organizer in floral looks great!
41 Meg Munson October 17, 2008 at 8:48 pm: WOW! I love the planner. I’m always looking for something that will keep me on track and I have tried many different planners too. It sounds like it works for you and I would love to try it. Thanks for the chance!
42 Jessica F October 17, 2008 at 8:51 pm: I’d love to win the planner. It would be perfect to haul around with me everywhere I go!
43 Liz C. October 17, 2008 at 8:54 pm: I love the planning calendar – I have a similar one and it is a life saver for us – I would love this one with the added columns!!
44 Billie Jean October 17, 2008 at 9:16 pm: Although I can’t fathom thinking about 2009 and yet —- The calendar would be great! I’m too picky about my planner to give up the current one that’s working.
45 Ashley October 17, 2008 at 9:25 pm: I have to write everything down or it doesn’t get done! I like the planner. It helps that it’s cute too
46 Tina October 17, 2008 at 9:27 pm: I’d LOVE the calendar – thanks!
47 Jenn W October 17, 2008 at 9:28 pm: Ohhhh… I would LOVE the planner!! Thanks so much!!
48 Cresanna October 17, 2008 at 9:34 pm: I would love to try the planner!
49 LorriL October 17, 2008 at 9:35 pm: I LOVE my busy body book! This is a planner that really works for me to keep track of the different areas of my life and stay on top of things. But I’ve only got a couple months left and need a new one, sniff, sniff. Would love to win this
50 Kelly D. October 17, 2008 at 9:40 pm: I would love this planner; with two young boys in sports that is enough to make any mommy go crazy, I would love to get organized!! My husband would thank you!!
51 Tammy October 17, 2008 at 9:43 pm: Would love to win the Jan – Dec. planner!
52 Kelly's Krazy Kids October 17, 2008 at 10:05 pm: The wall calendar sounds just perfect!
53 Barb October 17, 2008 at 10:06 pm: I’d love the wall calendar!
54 Trish October 17, 2008 at 10:12 pm: The wall calendar looks awesome!
55 Angela October 17, 2008 at 10:15 pm: I would love to win one of the wall calendars.
56 Angela October 17, 2008 at 10:22 pm: Oh my… the wall calendar would be marvelous!
57 Alicia October 17, 2008 at 10:24 pm: I would love the planner!
58 Kristen M. October 17, 2008 at 10:29 pm: I would love a book planner.
59 Rachel Tramontana October 17, 2008 at 10:37 pm: 3 under 4 years. Need I say more? A planner in any form would help! LOL!!! The book planner so I could have it with me would be great! Thanks
60 Jenn October 17, 2008 at 10:43 pm: That wall calendar would save my life.
61 Heidi October 17, 2008 at 10:55 pm: Those are great! I would LOVE that planner!
62 Tracey October 17, 2008 at 10:57 pm: The planner would be GREAT! I need some organization!
63 SarahHub October 17, 2008 at 11:04 pm: I’d love to win a planner!
64 Kim October 17, 2008 at 11:12 pm: I’d love a planner!
65 TopazTook October 17, 2008 at 11:29 pm: I would love a January-December planner!
66 Brandi October 17, 2008 at 11:33 pm: I would love the wall calender! Have a great day!
67 Kelly H October 17, 2008 at 11:36 pm: I like the Dots planner. I am in need of a new ’09 calendar, so this would be greatly appreciated!!
68 Julie Neff October 17, 2008 at 11:37 pm: I like the wall calendar!! Organization is my happy place!
69 Carrie October 17, 2008 at 11:40 pm: I like to sit at my desk (after chasing toddlers all day) and write out my schedules so I would love the planner
70 Celeste Cruz October 17, 2008 at 11:55 pm: Ooooooo–the planner, please!
71 janis soule October 18, 2008 at 12:04 am: Would love to have the calendar…with a new little one on the way I need to be more organized then ever! Thanks

Janis
72 Sue October 18, 2008 at 12:22 am: I have gone through six planners already THIS YEAR! I just can’t find one I am satisfied with. But, this one sounds great – I have so many things happening each week and I have a hard time keeping track of them, so I really like the idea of columns for each project…If I don’t win, I will definitely be buying one!
73 Naomi October 18, 2008 at 12:47 am: I’d love to try the wall calendar, thanks!
74 Deb - Mom of 3 Girls October 18, 2008 at 1:48 am: I would love to win the wall calendar – I so need one centralized place to keep track of everything!
75 caitlin October 18, 2008 at 2:03 am: That planner looks glorious!
76 Heidi October 18, 2008 at 2:17 am: I would love the calendar. Looks like a good one!
77 Janet F October 18, 2008 at 2:29 am: I would like to win the BusyBodyBook planner.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
78 Renee Simmons October 18, 2008 at 2:40 am: I love the BusyBodyBook Wall Calendar! TY so much for giving your readers such a great opportunity!
79 Sarah October 18, 2008 at 2:50 am: I love the Funky Floral planner!
80 Susan S. October 18, 2008 at 2:57 am: Would love to win a wall calendar to keep the whole family more organized!
81 Brenda Nixon October 18, 2008 at 3:55 am: Yep, I’d like to win the BusyBodyBook planner to keep this busy body organized.
82 Erin October 18, 2008 at 6:57 am: I love the Wall calendar! With my baby boy being born *hopefully!!!* in the next 2 weeks, it would be great to keep track of his developments, appointments, and the rest of dh & my lives!

~Erin
lovinthebelly[at]gmail[dot]com
http://lovinthebelly.blogspot.com/
83 Elizabeth October 18, 2008 at 8:26 am: I would love the floral grid planner–what a colorful way to keep my kids and my husband organized! (Of course, I’m already organized, aren’t I…aren’t they the ones getting disorganized?)

Elizabeth
84 Mama Zen October 18, 2008 at 8:45 am: I love the planner!
85 Courtney October 18, 2008 at 9:09 am: I am so unorganized and this would be a great beginning for me to get myself put on a good schedule and write it all down. YAY! Pick me pick me lol my kids will love you for it!
86 Courtney October 18, 2008 at 9:09 am: oh yea i would like either one but th ecalender would probably help both me and hubby so that would be better
87 Alicia October 18, 2008 at 9:23 am: I think wall calendar would be my first choice, but can use the planner as well!
88 Jessica October 18, 2008 at 9:42 am: Either the planner or calendar would work for me. I love the style! Please count me in
89 Alexia October 18, 2008 at 10:26 am: I’d love a wall calender!
90 Rona October 18, 2008 at 10:33 am: It’s that time of the year again. I love your contests.
91 Sarah at themommylogues October 18, 2008 at 10:48 am: I need a planner! But I’d take a calendar too.
92 jentamar October 18, 2008 at 10:57 am: I could seriously use help getting organized — the BusyBodyBook sounds great.
93 staceyk October 18, 2008 at 11:00 am: I’d love to win a planner, but the calendars look great too. I like the BusyBodyBook. Thanks!
94 DJ October 18, 2008 at 11:06 am: I’d make better use of the wall calendar. Thanks
95 Debbo October 18, 2008 at 11:45 am: Either of these would be great for our family. High school started this year and the activity level has ramped up to crazy level. I hope I’m considered.
96 Sheila October 18, 2008 at 12:07 pm: I would love to own a 2009 BBB Wall Calendar!
97 Alaina October 18, 2008 at 12:16 pm: Love the calendar but I like one that is small enough to fit in my purse so the BusyBodyBook would be great too! Either one and I’m happy!

Thank you so much!
98 Toni October 18, 2008 at 12:36 pm: I’d love to win the floral planner! It’s gorgeous– and functional.
99 Brenda S. October 18, 2008 at 12:48 pm: I would love the busybody book planner! Thank you!!
100 Sharon October 18, 2008 at 12:51 pm: I need to start using a Wall Calendar to organize chores, meals, etc. Just happened upon this website. I’ll be marking it a favorite.
101 Alexandra Hancock October 18, 2008 at 1:00 pm: I NEED that wall calender. I am the family secretary . I keep up with my son, my hubby, and my own school schedule. Yikes!
102 Melissa October 18, 2008 at 1:03 pm: Thanks girls! I’d love the planner!
103 Baba October 18, 2008 at 1:13 pm: Would love the Floral BusyBodyPlanner. We have a new house remodling project comming up and this would really be the ticket to get everything done on time. And for a scatterbrain like me I could really use the help! Thanks for the chance!
104 Katie October 18, 2008 at 1:56 pm: I could totally use this in my crazy life!!
105 Sweetpeas October 18, 2008 at 2:18 pm: I’d choose the planner!
106 zoe October 18, 2008 at 2:29 pm: i use the fridge grid for my family of 7 and could not function without it. i would LOVE to try the planner!
107 I'm The Mom October 18, 2008 at 2:46 pm: I would love to win a planner! Between work and all of our appointments I could really use this.
108 Jamie October 18, 2008 at 3:44 pm: The planner would be fabulous! I’ve been needing a planner desperately! Thanks for the opportunity to try to win!
109 Beth October 18, 2008 at 4:32 pm: I love planners, but I’ve really been thinking that we need a wall calendar so everyone can see what’s going on. Sign me up for the Wall Calendar please!
110 Brenda Smith October 18, 2008 at 4:39 pm: I would love the wall calender.
111 Nathalie Brault October 18, 2008 at 5:08 pm: Ooooh I’d sure love to win the planner I’m a planner typ girl. I need a planner or I get lost
112 Nathalie Brault October 18, 2008 at 5:11 pm: I would love to win the planner thanks for the chance to win this
113 Jessica T October 18, 2008 at 5:16 pm: Calender would be my first choice – but a planner would be loved as well!
114 Amy October 18, 2008 at 6:17 pm: how fun! I would love a planner Thanks ladies!
115 Christina October 18, 2008 at 6:34 pm: I’ve just recently come to the realization that my simple wall calendar is no longer enough to keep me organized. The planner would be a life saver!
116 Kelly Blackwell October 18, 2008 at 7:06 pm: I am in desperate need of some organizational help. I would be thrilled to have a planner. If you only knew how organizationally challenged I am.

Thanks!

You guys rock!
117 Denise October 18, 2008 at 8:04 pm: I’d LOVE to win the calendar!! I keep meaning to buy one.
118 Julie October 18, 2008 at 8:34 pm: The planner, in the January-December style, would be awesome to win!! I am not a mommy yet myself (though hopefully I will be soon)…but as a wife and as a nanny to three kiddoes from two different families…I certainly have several schedules to keep up with already!! The fact that it’s small and slim is awesome too, as it would definately take up less space in my bag than my current binder planner does!!
119 Darcy October 18, 2008 at 9:18 pm: Our kitchen is command central — sometimes I think I spend my whole day in there, so I would love the new wall calendar.
120 Jessica October 18, 2008 at 11:04 pm: I would love to win the wall calender.
121 TR October 18, 2008 at 11:20 pm: The planner looks awesome, something to travel with me when my kids are doing their activities I can meal plan ect…
122 Tara R. October 18, 2008 at 11:33 pm: I’d love to win the wall calender!
123 jenna October 18, 2008 at 11:48 pm: I bought a planner for my mom last year for Christmas and she has long since requested another one this year, which is great cuz she’s hard to buy for!

I’d love the planner. (there’s only one kind, right?)
124 Jori-O October 19, 2008 at 12:05 am: The planner would be great! Thanks!
125 Donna K October 19, 2008 at 6:18 am: I would like the planner.
126 Jo October 19, 2008 at 9:09 am: I would love the calendar
jceko77@yahoo.com
127 Michele October 19, 2008 at 10:50 am: The wall calendar please!
128 clenna in NH October 19, 2008 at 12:08 pm: I’d love to win the BusyBodyBook planner.
Thanks
129 SJ October 19, 2008 at 3:05 pm: I would love to have a BusyBodyBook planner, in retro dots! These are fantastic planners, I’ve used them before!
130 Lee October 19, 2008 at 3:31 pm: I would love a planner.
131 Kari A. October 19, 2008 at 4:52 pm: Not sure which version you are giving away – if it is the Aug – Sept version I would pick stripes. If it is the Jan – Dec I would pick the mosaic… if I get to choose which version I would pick Jan. – Dec. Boy that sounds confusing…
132 JamieU October 19, 2008 at 5:14 pm: I’d like the weekly fridge grid pad.
133 Jackie H October 19, 2008 at 7:45 pm: The calendar looks great for our expanding family!
134 The Diaper Diaries October 19, 2008 at 8:40 pm: Planner please, thanks!!
135 Amy from Occupation: Mommy October 19, 2008 at 8:41 pm: I like the school year planner in dots. Thanks!
136 Beth/Mom2TwoVikings October 19, 2008 at 9:23 pm: Planners are always a GOOD thing! Count me in!
137 Jamie October 19, 2008 at 9:27 pm: I could sure use both! and i love the blue stripes planner.
138 Kristi October 19, 2008 at 10:51 pm: the wall planner would be perfect for the fridge. We have discovered that we have to have a separate calendar for the kids school activities than from our family one.
139 sarah October 20, 2008 at 12:15 am: i’d love the wall calendar! thanks.
140 Shane October 20, 2008 at 7:46 am: The wall calendar sounds great for my busy family!
141 dieMutti October 20, 2008 at 8:58 am: I’m always searching for a better planning system – this definitely looks worth a try! I would love the Mosaic planner. Thanks for the giveaway!
142 Jen B October 20, 2008 at 10:10 am: A must-have! Thanks!
143 Heather Reynolds October 20, 2008 at 10:58 am: I am SO in need of a planner to get myself organized, so I would love the planner! Thanks for the opportunity!
144 Happy Mama October 20, 2008 at 11:01 am: Planner Please. We get a wall calendar every year from Hubby’s parents!
145 mom_of2boys October 20, 2008 at 2:28 pm: Awesome giveaway! I’d like to win the planner!
146 Liz October 20, 2008 at 2:37 pm: I would love to win the wall calender.
147 Angela Young October 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm: I’d love to win the BusyBodyBook planner.
I need something that would totally help me get home and work organized!
148 sara l. October 20, 2008 at 3:10 pm: The floral planner is my favorite!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
149 Mamamoose October 20, 2008 at 3:46 pm: Oh my the planner is perfect! I’d love to win one!
150 Ren October 20, 2008 at 8:00 pm: I love the funky floral planner. Would love to win this!
151 Rebecca C October 20, 2008 at 9:26 pm: I’d like the Floral planner these look awesome!
152 Terri October 20, 2008 at 11:10 pm: I would love to win a planner. Thanks!
153 Tanya Moyer October 20, 2008 at 11:15 pm: Would love to win the wall calendar! Great giveaway – thanks for offering!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
154 jollyholly October 21, 2008 at 7:59 pm: I could really use the wall calendar. Very cute. Thanks for the chance.
155 Lisa October 21, 2008 at 8:51 pm: I would LOVE the planner! Please oh please pick me!
156 Elaine October 21, 2008 at 11:34 pm: I would love the wall calendar. Thanks! : )
157 Kalisha (Mommy Lounge) October 22, 2008 at 12:29 am: I could really use a planner…right now I just write notes all over the place!
Kalisha
158 Michelle October 22, 2008 at 1:17 pm: I became a huge fan of wall calendars just this year. Having my schedule on the way has made my life much easier. I would love to win this for next year!
159 April Russell October 22, 2008 at 2:19 pm: I would love the wall calendar. Looks great!!
160 Nancy October 23, 2008 at 3:53 pm: I’d love a calendar.
161 Katie October 23, 2008 at 7:04 pm: I love the Funky Floral Busy Body organizer! It would help me keep up with everything! thanks!
162 Sarah October 24, 2008 at 11:44 am: I would love to win the planner. Thanks for sharing what works for you!
163 Bertie Ranger October 24, 2008 at 10:15 pm: I would definitely go for the BBBook planner! Perfect to keep with me in my purse at all times:)
164 Jo October 26, 2008 at 9:43 am: I would like the wall calendar. Thanks:)
jceko77@yahoo.com
165 Brooke November 7, 2008 at 11:35 am: I’d like the wall calendar. But the Fridge Grid Pad is AMAZING!
166 amy November 8, 2008 at 3:58 pm: id love a calendar or planner both would be benefial to my family…and i agree with another commenter that fridge grid pad is awesome…